
Cheap 5 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Chicago Neighborhood of Chicago, IL from $980 (7 Rentals)


Private bedroom in 5 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3 bath Home
Southwest Chicago
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Chicago by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms. See how it ranks!

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3 bath Home

Private bedroom in 5 bed/3 bath Home

253 W 43rd St
Chicago's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about Chicago and the best places to live with original content written by our Chicago, IL Local Expert Nicole Harms
Southwest Chicago, Chicago, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Chicago?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Southwest Chicago Studio Apartments | $2,062 | $575 | $6,007 |
Southwest Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,615 | $685 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,180 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,396 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Chicago 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,513 | $750 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Chicago 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $980 | $6,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Chicago Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Chicago?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Chicago is under $780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Chicago?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Chicago is 1155 W 83rd St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Southwest Chicago costs $2,455.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Chicago?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 150 regular apartments in Southwest Chicago that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Chicago?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Chicago have an average cost of $280 which is $2,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Chicago.
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